Boycotts

Last updated: March 2016

Consumer Boycotts

We view boycotts as a vitally important extension of our formal democracy. This section highlights the significance of boycotts in exerting economic pressure on companies. We have produced a comprehensive list of current boycott calls from campaigning groups around the world.

We also introduce our own campaign to boycott Amazon for its dodgy and unfair tax policy.

Boycotts have been in the news recently as the government announced a plan to prevent politically motivated boycotts by local authorities. Read our view on the boycott regulations.

In light of this news, Ethical Consumer founder, Rob Harrison discussed the changes on BBC Radio 4's 'Moral Maze' on 17 February 2016. Download the episode here.

Boycotts have a long and noble history of contributing to progressive social change, as well as succeeding in their more immediate goals. They have played a significant role in everything from the abolition of slavery to the curtailment of the fur industy.